Rosie | Border Collie/Husky Mix | Los Angeles, CA | In-Training
- Amanda Lascari
- Dec 14, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Dec 28, 2024
Rosie, a one year old Border Collie/Husky Mix, has joined OffLeash SoCal for our Two Week Board and Train program. Rosie comes to us knowing commands but not always listening, pulling on the leash while walking, being easily distracted and anxious out in public, not having a solid recall, excessive barking if someone comes to the home, and grabbing things she’s not supposed to. Over the two weeks Rosie will be working towards her off leash obedience and manners. Check in to see her progress!
Pupdate 12/14/2024
Rosie is settling in at my home. I introduced to some of my pack. She warmed up to everyone quickly and has been running around and playing since she got here. I am going to let her spend the rest of the day getting adjusted to her new surroundings and begin her training tomorrow. Above is a tutorial video of the Ecollar. I didn’t get to send you home with one, but please watch this video as many times as you need to become familiar with the training collar.
Pupdate 12/15/2024
Today Rosie and I went to the park to work on her obedience commands. I introduced and conditioned her to the Ecollar. We did a run through of all Rosie’s commands to see what she knows and what we need to work on. She did very well and responded to all the commands. We do need to tighten up her heel, she tries to lead or pull to sniff. Rosie does need work on her distance, duration, and focus. This is only her first day, so I don’t expect perfection. we will continue to practice and improve. Rosie had a great first day of training!
Pupdate 12/16/2024
Today Rosie and I went to the park to work on her obedience commands. We met with other OffLeash SoCal trainers and their dogs, so Rosie was able to work around other dog distractions. She did very well. She was a little interested in the other dog, but still able to focus. Rosie was obedient and followed all her commands.
Pupdate 12/17/2024
Today Rosie and I went to the park again to work on her obedience commands. We practiced all her commands and worked on her duration. She did pretty well. She was a little stubborn with her Down command. Rosie didn’t want to lay down on the floor. She preferred the dog cot, which I guess I can’t blame her. Rosie is doing really well with her heel command, walking right next to me and focusing on where I am going.
Pupdate 12/18/2024
Today Rosie and I went to Lowe’s to work on her obedience around distractions. She was a bit distracted when we first arrived, but as we walked around and trained she was able to settle down and focus. We practiced all her commands and worked on her distance and duration. She was nervous with all the noise and commotion going on around us, which made it hard for her to hold her commands. We will continue to practice around more distractions to build Rosie’s confidence and get her desensitized to new surroundings.
Pupdate 12/19/2024
Today Rosie and I went to another local shopping center to work on her commands. It wasn’t too crowded, so she was more confident and relaxed. We practiced all her commands and worked on her distance and duration. She was a good girl and followed all her commands. She received a compliment from a lady walking by. She was very impressed with how well mannered Rosie was.
Pupdate 12/20/2024
Today Rosie and I went to the shopping outlet to work on her obedience around distractions. It was very busy, so Rosie had many people and dog distractions to work around. She was a little anxious with all the commotion going on around us, but still able to focus on her commands. Rosie was able to practice semi-off leash. I let her drag the leash around while we trained. She did pretty well. We need to tighten up a few of her commands, get her desensitized around more distractions, and then she will be ready to work completely off leash.
Pupdate 12/21/2024
Today Rosie and I trained at home. We practiced all her commands and worked on her duration. I used her friends as a distraction and let them hangout around us while we trained. Rosie was a good girl, ignored her buddies, and stayed focused on her training. We also worked on her door manners.
The benefits of door manners is:
-Impulse control at thresholds- Typically the door causes excitement for a dog because they know they are going out (outside, for a ride, for a walk, etc.) Waiting at a doorway puts your dog in a calmer state of mind and you are able to have more control of the dog when you take her out.
-Safety- Teaching your dog to wait at thresholds will prevent bolting.
Pupdate 12/22/2024
Today Rosie and I went to the park to work on her commands. We practiced all her commands semi-off leash. She did very well and followed all her commands.The park had minimal distractions, so I had Rosie’s full attention. After training Rosie and I walked around the park. She enjoyed running around and exploring with her semi-off leash freedom!
Pupdate 12/23/2024
Today Rosie and I went to Birch St to work on her commands around distractions. She was a little anxious with the new surroundings, but stayed focused and followed all her commands. Rosie worked completely off leash! She heeled nicely at my side as we walked near the busy street. She did a great job today!
Pupdate 12/24/2024
Merry Christmas Eve! Today was chilly, so Rosie I stayed indoors to train. We practiced all her commands and worked on her duration. We also worked on her food and door manners.
The benefits of food manners is:
-Impulse control-Waiting for food helps your dog learn patience
-Reducing Anxiety and possessiveness- Good food manners can help reduce your dog's excitement, anxiety, or possessiveness around food.
-Not eating things she’s not supposed to- good food manners will teach her not to grab and eat things off the floor. Just because there is food on the floor does not mean it belongs to her.
Pupdate 12/25/2024
Merry Christmas! Today Rosie and I did some light training at home. We practiced all her commands and worked on her food and door manners. She spent the rest of the day hanging out with her friends and enjoying Christmas. We had some family over. Rosie enjoyed all the love and attention she got from everyone.
Pupdate 12/26/2024
Today Rosie and I went back to Birch St. to work on her commands around distractions. There were a good amount of distractions. She did a great job following all her commands. We came across other dogs. Rosie stayed focused and held her commands as the dogs passed by. She did really well heeling at my side as we walked near the busy road.
Pupdate 12/27/2024
Today Rosie and her buddy, Teddy, went to the shopping outlets to work on their obedience together. There were a lol people and dog distractions around. Having her friend training along side her made Rosie made her feel more confident and relaxed with all the commotion going on around us. As usual, Rosie did a great job following all her commands. In very proud of Rosie and the progress she has made over the two weeks! She can’t wait to go home to show you everything she has learned!
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